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He said that Shirzad had made the same journey five times in May and June.

Mr Beal said that Shirzad, also in a Galaxy, had taken over the role of cannabis courier from Ahuja.

He added that taxi driver Ahuja had denied in police interview trafficking drugs to Plymouth saying he had brought a fare down to Plymouth “10 or 20” times.

Plymouth Crown Court (Image: File image)

Mr Beal said he claimed that he never knew what was in the bag the man carried but was paid £400 for the round-trip.

The court heard that Shirzad did not answer questions in police interview.

The trial, due to stretch into next week, continues.

Stewart, aged 37, of Arun Close, Efford; Lamba, of West Drayton, Middlesex; Tran, of no fixed address and who has not given an age; Doyle and Marr, of Connaught Avenue, Mutley, aged 30; will be sentenced after the hearing.